Keysight AP5042A/001/506/LN1 Vector Signal Generator
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Keysight AP5042A Vector Signal Generator extends to 6 GHz with ultra-low phase noise (–145 dBc/Hz) for advanced RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave testing in aerospace, defense, and telecommunicati...
Product details
| Model | AP5042A/001/506/LN1 |
| Manufacturer | Keysight |
| Category | RF & Microwave Signal Generators |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Keysight AP5042A/001/506/LN1 is a high-performance G3 Vector Signal Generator housed in a 2U rack-mount chassis. Designed for advanced RF and microwave testing, it covers 100 kHz to 6 GHz with exceptional frequency precision and ultra-low phase noise. This single-channel instrument delivers superior signal purity and is ideal for aerospace, defense, and telecommunications applications requiring agile signal generation up to 6 GHz.
Key Features
- Ultra-low phase noise at –145 dBc/Hz (1 GHz, 20 kHz offset)
- Frequency range: 100 kHz to 6 GHz
- Internal I/Q modulator enabling complex modulation formats (AM, FM, PM, Pulse, FSK, PSK, ASK, QAM, avionics)
- Standard 400 MHz modulation bandwidth for wideband applications
- Fast frequency hopping and CW sweeping for agile signal generation
- Ultra-narrow pulse train capabilities
- Extended frequency coverage for millimeter-wave applications
- LAN 1000BaseT and USB 2.0 connectivity
- SMA (f) RF output connector
Applications
- Satellite communications testing
- Radar simulation and validation
- Electronic Warfare (EW) system development
- MIMO signal generation
- Millimeter-wave product testing
- RF characterization and product validation
Specifications
| Maximum Frequency | 6 GHz |
| Frequency Range | 4.0 - 8.0 |
| Series | G3 Series |
| Special Features | Ultra Low Close in Phase Noise and Long-Term Frequency Stability |
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